Years ago I was watching a French film called “La Degrâce” (The Ugly Duckling) about a girl with “beautiful” parents going through the adolescent phase. She walks into the kitchen with an armful of fashion magazines and the housekeeper says, “What do you want with those?” “Are you crazy? These are the most beautiful women in the world!” says the girl. “Ah,” replies the older woman, “but they’ll get older, just like everyone else—but for them, every grey hair and wrinkle will be a tragedy.”
Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, Miss America and Miss USA were, indeed, an annual event to be watched by many American families…. What horrible messaging we little girls grew up with! Why didn’t my dachshunds turn off the TV?
That funny looking kid always knows what is most important. I’ve always thought that real beauty reflected two essential qualities: kindness and intelligence. Perhaps that is why so many models, actresses and “beauty contest” entrants have never had any appeal to me.
Templo S.U.D. about 7 years ago
Oh, Snoopy, you sure know what to do.
TheNeverEndingLasagne about 7 years ago
Chocolate Thanking.
Heatwave fortune cola,blueberry pancake preamble,fun, friends, games, song, kooky holiday ice box.
orinoco womble about 7 years ago
Years ago I was watching a French film called “La Degrâce” (The Ugly Duckling) about a girl with “beautiful” parents going through the adolescent phase. She walks into the kitchen with an armful of fashion magazines and the housekeeper says, “What do you want with those?” “Are you crazy? These are the most beautiful women in the world!” says the girl. “Ah,” replies the older woman, “but they’ll get older, just like everyone else—but for them, every grey hair and wrinkle will be a tragedy.”
I’ve never forgotten that.
jpayne4040 about 7 years ago
Snoopy’s got game!
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member about 7 years ago
Dogs are good that way.
Defective Premium Member about 7 years ago
‘click’. best thing you can do. doesn’t matter if it’s tv, radio, or social media. they’re all trying to manipulate you.
Robert Nowall Premium Member about 7 years ago
Alas, I don’t see much future in their relationship.
Doug Taylor Premium Member about 7 years ago
Smooooooth
JenSolo02 about 7 years ago
Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, Miss America and Miss USA were, indeed, an annual event to be watched by many American families…. What horrible messaging we little girls grew up with! Why didn’t my dachshunds turn off the TV?
I❤️Peanuts about 7 years ago
That funny looking kid always knows what is most important. I’ve always thought that real beauty reflected two essential qualities: kindness and intelligence. Perhaps that is why so many models, actresses and “beauty contest” entrants have never had any appeal to me.
mourdac Premium Member about 7 years ago
The movement to use “everyday normal” women in advertising has begun.
Number Three about 7 years ago
I’m not beautiful either, Patty.
You’re not alone.
xxx
profesorquijote about 7 years ago
I know Patty gets D minuses in school, but is she really so stupid she can’t recognize a dog when she sees one?
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 7 years ago
Snoopy you Dawg, you!
i_am_the_jam about 7 years ago
You may have a big nose, Ms. Reichardt, but Lucy Van Pelt is the ugliest of them all.